| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $15.69 | 5.210% | $16.5074 | $16.51 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.55 | 10.546% | $92.3612 | $92.36 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 3.808% | $239.5058 | $239.51 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.92 | 4.464% | $145.1214 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.33 | 6.665% | $220.0819 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.27 | 12.607% | $136.5585 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.64 | 11.825% | $259.0314 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.12 | $1,109.1676 | $1,109.17 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.20 | |